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SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 May, 2022 Shift 1) (English)
SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 May, 2022 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
1
If M denotes ‘−’, N denotes ‘÷’, O denotes ‘×’ and P denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (38 O 13) N 19 M 27 P (38 O 3) P 43 M 68 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 88
2
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 8, 16,13,?,47, 282
MCQ
Correct answer: 52
3
A paper is folded and cut as shown. How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: 00
4
In a certain code language, ‘APRON’ is written as ‘CNTMP’ and ‘EARTH’is written as ‘GYTRJ’. How will ‘HEAVY’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: JCCTA
5
Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the given blanks, will complete the letter series. D E _ W G _ E F _ G D E F U _ D _ F T G
MCQ
Correct answer: F D V G E
6
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 3441551279*40
MCQ
Correct answer: +, ×,−,=,÷,+
7
If 28 February 2017 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 28 February 2019?
MCQ
Correct answer: Thursday
8
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 26
9
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, each has a different age. Only two people are older than Q. P is older than Q but younger than O. M is older than R but younger than S. Only three people are younger than S. N is the youngest among all. The age of how many persons is between the ages of Q and R?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
10
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown e m 2 6 8 q
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 a 6 W
11
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row – 13, 50, 104 Second row – 11, 42, ? Third row – 18, 70, 144 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: 88
12
09 April 2023 is Friday. What will be 30 April 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Friday
13
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? XAPE, BIBU, ?, JYZA, NGLQ
MCQ
Correct answer: FQNK
14
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs, EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair.
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 : 64
15
A paper is folded and cut as shown below How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
16
If I denotes ‘÷’, J denotes ‘×’, K denotes ‘−’ and L denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 37 L 25 K (14 J 2) L (2 J 13) K (62 I 31) = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 58
17
In a certain code language, 'DANCE' is written as 'ADNEC' and ‘DISCO’ is written as ‘IDSOC’. How will 'DREAM' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: RDEMA
18
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. GENIUS : IUNGES :: HOLDER : DELHOR :: LIGHTS : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: HTGLIS
19
Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
20
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 459375133
MCQ
Correct answer: ×, ÷,–,+, =
21
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 199, 211, 196, ?, 193, 217
MCQ
Correct answer: 214
22
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 19 : 80 ::23 : 96::16 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 68
23
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 6788814319*17
MCQ
Correct answer: +,÷,−, ×,−,=
24
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Fruit, Apple, Vegetable
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
25
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Fasting, Feasting’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Anita Desai
27
On the basis of the track width of Indian Railways, what type of gauge is Matheran Hill Railways?
MCQ
Correct answer: Narrow gauge
28
A R Rahman, the famous musician won the 52nd Grammy Award for which of the following songs?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jai Ho
29
Which plateau, with an average elevation of about 600 meters (2000 feet), is bounded by three mountain ranges: the Satpura range to the north and the Eastern and Western Ghats on either side?
MCQ
Correct answer: Deccan Plateau
30
Lack of financial discipline by the government can lead to ______________. (A) excess expenditure (B) inflation
MCQ
Correct answer: A and B
31
Which is a slow cooking process that begins around $320^\circ$F, removes water from a sugar and breaks down the sugar into complex polymers with a sweet, nutty, or bitter taste and thus produces a golden-brown to dark brown colour?
MCQ
Correct answer: Caramelisation
32
When was the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) launched?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15 August 2021
33
Pandit Bhawani Shankar is a ________ player.
MCQ
Correct answer: pakhawaj
34
Which cricket player’s autobiography is titled ‘281 and Beyond’?
MCQ
Correct answer: VVS Laxman
35
What is the name of the traditional Indian sport shown in the picture below
MCQ
Correct answer: Malkham
36
Which of the following is the oldest High Court?
MCQ
Correct answer: Calcutta High Court
37
Who arranged the elements with chemically similar properties, such as lithium, sodium, and potassium, and showed that the properties of the middle element could be predicted from the properties of the other two?
MCQ
Correct answer: Johann Dobereiner
38
Maitya Ram Reang (Satyaram) was conferred with the Padma Shri for his contributions to which of the folk dances?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hojagiri
39
Which is the first of India's traditional dance to be refashioned as a theatre art and to be exhibited widely both at home and abroad?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
40
Which of the following is a meteorological instrument consisting of a funnel-shaped collector attached to a measuring tube used to measure rainfall per unit area at a given time?
MCQ
Correct answer: Standard Rain Gauge
41
Identify the word that means horizontal rows in periodic table.
MCQ
Correct answer: Periods
42
Who won the Bronze medal in badminton women's singles at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: PV Sindhu
43
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Beriberi caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B1?
MCQ
Correct answer: Slowly healing wounds
44
‘Straight from the Heart: An Autobiography’ is an autobiography of which of following sportspersons?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kapil Dev
45
Who among the following personalities was awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour award?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lata Mangeshkar
46
As per statistics published by National Crime Records Bureau for 2020, which state registered the highest number of crimes against children [Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL)]?
MCQ
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
47
Padma Bhushan awardee Uma Sharma is a ________ dancer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kathak
48
Teejan Bai, Jhaduram Devangan, Ritu Verma, Usha Barle and Shantibai Chelak are famous for which of the following forms of folk music?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pandavani
49
Which of the following is an adventure sport?
MCQ
Correct answer: Paragliding
50
Veteran classical dance guru from _________, Jatin Goswami was given the National Kalidas Samman for 2017.
MCQ
Correct answer: Assam
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
The pie-chart given below shows the monthly expenditures made by a family under different heads as percentages of the total monthly income of the family If the total monthly income of the family is R 7 o ooo then what is the amount that is left with the family after only the food and medical expenditures for the month are made Expenditure Provident fund Entertainment Food 15% 8% 28% 10% Medical 25% 14% House rent Child education
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹43,400
52
The speed of a boat is 12 km/h in still water. It goes 18 km downstream and comes back in a total time of 69 hours. Find the speed of the stream in km h
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
53
The table below gives the numbers of three types of trees that were planted by government agencies in six consecutive years. Year Banyan Neem Teak 2013 30000 25000 15000 2014 35000 30000 5000 2015 35000 45000 10000 40000 2016 40000 25000 2017 45000 55000 35000 2018 55000 50000 40000 What was the percentage increase in the number of teak trees that were planted by these agencies in 2017 compared to the number of teak trees that were planted by these agencies in 2016?
MCQ
Correct answer: 40%
54
= 7, A Possible of If is: y 3
MCQ
Correct answer: 18
55
After allowing 15% discount, a dealer wishes to sell a machine for ₹1,22,700. At what price must the machine be marked? (Consider up to two decimals)
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹1,44,352.94
56
8 r, then the value of (r + +is If r 2 8 r + 1 14
MCQ
Correct answer: 120
57
The average weight of 15 athletes and three trainers is 60 kg. When four more athletes of average weight 63 kg are included in the group, what is the average weight (in kg, rounded off to the nearest integer) of the group?
MCQ
Correct answer: 61
58
54 If [3 = - -(3 -(2 + A - 4 = 0, then what is the value of A?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
59
How many 25 cm × 11.25 cm × 6 cm bricks will be required to construct an 8 m × 6 m × 22.5 cm wall?(ignoring other material used)
MCQ
Correct answer: 6400
60
If triangles ABC and PQR are both isosceles with AB=AC and PQ=PR, respectively. If also AB=PQ and BC=QR and angle B=$50^\circ$, then what is the measure of angle R?
MCQ
Correct answer: $50^\circ$
61
A dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but uses 900 gm weight for a kilogram. Find his profit per cent.
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
62
The average marks scored by a student in 4 subjects is 75. But when the marks of English are added to it, the overall average became 70. How much did he score in English?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50
63
Find the greatest among the following options.
MCQ
Correct answer: 15
64
If P : Q = 10 ∶11 and Q ∶ R = 11 ∶ 12, then P + Q ∶ Q + R ∶ R + P is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 21 ∶ 23 ∶ 22
65
The total surface area of a solid hemisphere is 16632 cm2. Its volume is: (Take π=22/7)
MCQ
Correct answer: 155232 cm3
66
How many two-digit numbers are divisible by 3 or 5?
MCQ
Correct answer: 42
67
The price of an article is raised by 45% and then two successive discounts of 15% each are allowed. Ultimately the price of the article is _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: increased by 4.7625%
68
What is the volume of the largest right circular cone that can be cut out from a cube whose edge is 10 cm?
MCQ
Correct answer: 250 T cm
69
The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a given principal is ₹1,725 in 2 years and the rate of interest in both cases is 25% per annum, and in the case when interest is compunded, it is compounded annually. Find the principal.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹27,600
70
If 2 a+5 b=12 and ab=3, find the value of 4 a? + 25 b?.
MCQ
Correct answer: 84
71
The given circle graph shows the spending of a country on various sports during a year. Study the graph carefully and answer the question that follows. Others 4% Tennis 6% Football Golf 15% 10% Hokey 10% Basketball 25% C ick Et 30% The country spent the same amount of money on:
MCQ
Correct answer: Hockey and Golf
72
X’s salary is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the change in salary?
MCQ
Correct answer: 4% decrease
73
If Mona and Sona together can finish a typing work in 18 days and Sona alone can finish it in 24 days, find the number of days in which Mona alone can finish the work.
MCQ
Correct answer: 72
74
The population of a town is 80,000. It decreases by 8% in the first year and increases by 5% in the second year. What will be the population of the town at the end of 2 years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 77280
75
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The incident was narrated by somebody to Naresh.
MCQ
Correct answer: Somebody narrated the incident to Naresh.
77
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. It was an impetuous decision to buy a car when he didn’t have a job.
MCQ
Correct answer: sensible
78
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I was waiting from two hours.
MCQ
Correct answer: for
79
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My success was complete and the delighted directors ________ me the privilege of developing automatic regulators which were much desired.
MCQ
Correct answer: accorded
80
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She was laughing from the ______ exuberance of the performance.
MCQ
Correct answer: sheer
81
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hard and fast
MCQ
Correct answer: Strict
82
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.. Human beings are usually ones who are naturally able to eat both, plants and flesh.
MCQ
Correct answer: Omnivorous
83
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. It was a Catch 22 situation for the manager.
MCQ
Correct answer: A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible
84
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. As soon as she opened the cages, the birds __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: flew away
85
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Appology
86
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Siddharth is floating a grand plan by next week.
MCQ
Correct answer: A grand plan is being floated by Siddharth next week.
87
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. They drank some spurious drink and fainted.
MCQ
Correct answer: genuine
88
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Former
MCQ
Correct answer: Latter
89
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Savage
MCQ
Correct answer: Civilised
90
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
MCQ
Correct answer: My elder brother works in a pharmaceutical company.
91
Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank. The ________________ of the worksheets is not an easy job.
MCQ
Correct answer: reconciliation
92
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. You have lost your note book.
MCQ
Correct answer: Your note book has been lost.
93
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. The affection of her husband carried her up in the midst of all her problems.
MCQ
Correct answer: bore her up
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The beauty of our festivals lies in ‘unity in___________’.
MCQ
Correct answer: diversity
95
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. But while it may seem normal to you, your child may be negatively affected by your and your partner's actions. B. There is no telling when a squabble between a couple may aggravate and escalate into something ugly, which when witnessed by a child, might devastate them gravely. C. There's no relationship that does not falter. D. Arguments, disagreements and conflicts are extremely common even in a healthy relationship.
MCQ
Correct answer: CDAB
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: popular
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: describes
98
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: revolved
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: inspiration
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: ordinary